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Amit Ray Gets Additional Responsibility at LOT Polish Airlines

Amit Ray, Director DACH Markets, India, and Italy at LOT Polish Airlines, will be additionally appointed as Head of Global Corporate and Strategic Sales at the Polish Star Alliance member with immediate effect. The Global Corporate and Strategic Sales unit at LOT Polish Airlines is responsible

Flight LOT Polish Airlines (LO) Poland
Source: METROPOLITAN AIRPORT NEWS
Publication date:2022-09-13
PHOENIX E supports AF in Sustainable Flight Challenge

In summer this year, the SkyTeam alliance of airlines launched a Sustainable Flight Challenge for its members. Carriers compete to maximise their environmental sustainability on a medium-haul and long-haul flight, the aim being for the carrier to create the smallest possible carbon dioxide footprint

Flight Delta (DL) China Eastern (MU) Air France (AF) Garuda Indonesia (GA) KLM (KL) Saudia (SV) Korean Air (KE) XiamenAir (MF) Vietnam Airlines (VN) China Airlines (CI) Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) Air Europa (UX) Czech Airlines (OK) Aeromexico (AM) Tarom (RO)
Source: Air Side International
Publication date:2022-09-12
United Airlines Signs Agreement for up to 400 Electric “Air Taxi” Aircraft from Embraer-Backed Eve

United Airlines announced a $15 million investment in Embraer-backed electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) Eve Air Mobility, along with a conditional purchase agreement for 200 four-seat electric aircraft plus 200 options. First delivery of the new electric aircraft are expected as

Flight United (UA) United States
Source: ESG Today
Publication date:2022-09-12
How to achieve Qantas Green Tier and unlock rewards

Small changes can make a big difference, and by making sustainable choices more rewarding than ever before, Qantas is using the new Green Tier to mobilise its environmentally conscious Frequent Flyer members towards a more sustainable future.

Flight Qantas (QF) Australia
Source: Executive traveller
Publication date:2022-09-12
Changi releases sustainability report

SINGAPORE, 12 September 2022: Changi Airport Group (CAG) has released its latest Sustainability Report, ‘Forging A Sustainable Changi’, which outlines CAG’s sustainability vision, approach and outcomes from the financial year ending 31 March 2022.

Singapore Changi Singapore
Source: TTR WEEKLY
Publication date:2022-09-12
LATAM Increases Flights Between Chile & Paraguay

Beginning on October 1st this year, LATAM will increase its flight frequency between Santiago de Chile and Asunción. The additional flights will be on Monday and Friday, the only days of the week not currently served with a direct link.

Flight LATAM Paraguay (PZ) Chile Paraguay
Source: Simple Flying
Publication date:2022-09-12
United Airlines investing millions in electric air taxis

Yesterday, it announced a $15 million investment in Eve Air Mobility, a company that specializes in electric flying taxis, in an effort to revolutionize commutes and aid the transportation sector’s transition to clean energy.

Flight United (UA) United States
Source: Changing America
Publication date:2022-09-08
Air France-KLM ways to reduce its CO2 emissions

While the Ministries of Ecological Transition and Transport jointly launched a transport-related working group in Paris on Tuesday as part of their "energy sobriety" plan, the Air France-KLM group, present for this first meeting with the minister, is on the front line

Flight Air France (AF) KLM (KL) France Netherlands
Source: News Yahoo
Publication date:2022-09-07
TaxiBot: The Future of Eco-Friendly Aircraft Taxiing

TaxiBot, a hybrid towing system, cuts aircraft taxi fuel use by up to 85% and emissions by 60%. Controlled by pilots, it's been tested at Schiphol, Frankfurt, and used in India. Developed by IAI and Smart Airport Systems, it offers a greener, quieter taxiing solution.

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Source: Aviation File
Publication date:2022-09-07